Larry D. Wells

Larry D. Wells, 70, of South Bend, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, following a sudden illness.

Larry was born March 25, 1945 in Adrian, Michigan, the son of Harlo and Erlene (Garmann) Wells. He grew up in Morenci, Michigan, and was a 1963 graduate of Morenci High School. Larry attended Ferris State University and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Cleary Business College. He served in the Air National Guard.

Larry and his family have lived in the Michiana area since 1986. He retired from Honeywell (Bendix Corporation) after 40 years of employment. Larry was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He took a fishing trip to Canada each year with his close fishing buddies. Larry enjoyed taking extraordinary care of his yard and home.

Larry married Joan Mitchell on December 3, 1996. Joan survives along with his two children, Shannon (Shaun) Whitfield of Mishawaka and Brandon (Jill) Wells of Granger; two step children, Michele Wilfing of Lydick and Brad (Lori) Mitchell of Mishawaka; four grandchildren, Austin and Aydin Wells, and June and Vivian Whitfield; a step grandchild, Aaron Wilfing; Larry’s mother, Erlene Wells of Morenci, Michigan; two sisters, Sheryl (Bill) Signorelli of Northville, Michigan and Valerie (Ron) Dudzik of Gowen, Michigan; two nieces and a nephew, Tonya and her family, Emily and Bryant; and an uncle and aunt, Clifton and Frances Wells.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Harlo Wells; and a granddaughter, Audrey Wells.

A memorial gathering to honor and celebrate Larry’s life will be held Saturday, August 1, from 2 - 5 pm in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka.

Memorial donations are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice.